Farmers affected by Shoalwater expansion given counselling

Member for Mirani Jim Pearce at the public meeting in Marlborough about the proposed Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area expansion.Kerri-Anne Mesner

THE Palaszczuk Government has asked Relationships Australia Queensland to provide counselling to landholders affected by the proposed expansion of the Shoalwater Bay military training facility.

Communities Minister Shannon Fentiman said individuals and families affected by the Commonwealth Government's proposed land acquisition will be able to take advantage of counselling support from Monday.

"I know from a personal experience that time is of the essence when you're talking about anxiety and depression, so I thank the Minister for Communities and the Department of Communities for being able to provide this support so quickly," she said.